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Investors are being urged not to get carried away with the promising stock market returns seen so far this year. The FTSE 100 has enjoyed its best January since 1989 – and last week the index broke through the 6,300 mark for the first time in four and a half years. It isn't just the UK market rising; America's Dow Jones index also hit a five-year high last week.
But investors shouldn't abandon their more defensive stocks in a bid to cash in what is to date just a short-term rally.
There are indications, though, that this is what some are doing. Barclays Stockbrokers said there had been a rise in investors selling "safer" income-focused funds, and an increase in those buying riskier emerging market stocks instead.
But those who have seen boom-and-bust cycles before are warning investors not to get carried away.
Tim Price, director at PFP Wealth Management, said that significantly raising your exposure to riskier investments in this uncertain economic climate would be foolhardy.
"Investors have very short memories. The same investors who wanted out of stocks in 2008 because the world seemed to be hurtling towards an end are now the ones wanting back in when barely any of the problems facing the world in 2008 have been resolved," he said.
"We're still content to play our long game of capital preservation – come what may – with a paranoiac's attitude to risk."
Rick Eling of wealth manager Sanlam UK said he often spoke to investors who believed they needed to be constantly changing their portfolios in response to the latest fall or rise in the FTSE.
"Investors tend to overreact to both good and bad news. They seek safe havens after a crash and chase high-performing assets during rallies. This is exactly the wrong way to make money," he said. "If anything, this approach means you're more likely to get caught in a bubble and suffer losses."
History shows that investors often come a cropper when following market fads. In October 1999, at the height of the technology boom, sales of unit trusts increased by 33pc to £4.7bn in just one month, according to the Investment Management Association (IMA). Investors poured £220m into specialist technology funds only for the sector to crash two months later when the dotcom bubble burst.
IMA statistics show that investors pulled their money out of stocks and shares Isas in 2003, just as the stock market hit a 15-year low. Sales did not pick up until 2009, meaning thousands of investors completely missed the rally.
Similarly, in the summer of 2007 property funds outsold funds investing in shares and bonds. A year later many of these funds were suspended, meaning investors couldn't withdraw their funds as property prices crashed. Many were locked into a falling property market for 14 months.
"There is a human tendency to follow the herd, as evidenced by the technology boom and interest in property in recent years," said Darius McDermott of Chelsea Financial Services.
"When markets are strong people get overconfident, and buy near to the top of the cycle. Investors often forget why they had a diversified portfolio to start with. Likewise, when markets fall, the most common reaction is the wrong one – to sell investments and crystallise your losses."
Fund managers who specialise in a slow but steady approach to investing offer a good example as to why investors should hold on to their defensive investments during bull markets.
Sebastian Lyon, manager of Troy Trojan, a multi-asset fund, focuses on preserving investors' capital rather than risky returns. During periods when the FTSE 100 index soars, Mr Lyon's fund underperforms, but, when the FTSE falls, investors in the Trojan fund do not suffer such losses.
Mark Dampier of Hargreaves Lansdown said investors should not dump funds such as Troy Trojan just because they underperform in a bull market.
"Investors are increasingly impatient, but it is important to remember that investing is not about choosing between types of funds – but instead about how different holdings blend together and complement one another," he said.
He tipped Newton Real Return, PSigma Income and Miton Strategic, which have a focus on capital preservation, to work alongside racier funds such as Lindsell Train Global, JO Hambro UK Equity Income and Standard Life Unconstrained.
"Some of the more defensive funds may have had a poor year, but if we do have a triple dip they will be the holdings that smooth the volatility of the rest of your portfolio," he said. "There is no point having a three-month investment horizon in times like these. Impatience will lose investors cash."
Mr Price said a perfectly balanced portfolio should be made up of objectively high-quality credit, attractively valued equities, "uncorrelated" funds and real assets such as gold and silver.
The proportion invested in each should be adjusted according to the individual's financial goals.
"It is easy to get carried away with the recent bull runs and forget about the fundamentals behind having a balanced portfolio and access to a number of different asset classes, geographical areas and even currencies," said Rob Jones, a financial planner at English Mutual.
He added that people needed to think about their own attitude to risk, and look at their own specific financial goals. "Fear of loss is usually greater than sense of gain, and this should be in people's minds when chasing bull runs and ignoring basic principles about diversity and balance in a portfolio," he said.


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Is your Mac mini in need of an upgrade? A new battery, faster RAM, or a larger hard drive? If you answered yes, it's time to talk to your Apple® Experts at Experimac of South Henderson, NV. Whether you're looking for a faster experience when launching programs or you need more room to store all of your pictures and videos - Experimac of South Henderson, NV has you covered. Bring your Mac mini in for a thorough assessment. We can repair or make suggestions on how to get your Mac mini running like its brand new! Click on the Mac mini model you have to learn more.
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Amazing customer service!! I was about to go the the apple store and found out about Experimac from a friend. Oh my, I was so excited. No genius bar and the service was fast, accommodating, and very fairly priced!!!Facebook User
Took my I-phone 6 in to have it looked at when it wouldn't turn on. I had already ordered a new one through my warranty at T- mobile & had them try & get it going with no avail. The experts at Experimac got my phone working in no time & I was able cancel my order at T- mobile & go about my day with one less worry! Great job!!Facebook User
What an awesome business! Super knowledgeable, friendly and quick! They replaced the cracked screen on my son's IPad and did it very quickly and at a reasonable price. I couldn't have been any happier! I will absolutely be a return customer and recommend them highly to anyone needing repair or sales of Apple products! �Facebook User
I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience here! The employees are super knowledgeable and very friendly. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. The manager or the owner (not sure which he was) was extremely kind and kept in touch with me every step of the way! The work that they did on my son's IPad was perfect and it was done quickly and at a very reasonable price! I will be back and recommend this business to all who need assistance with Apple products or the purchase of Apple products!!Yelp User
Stopped by earlier today to check out the place and to have an issue with my MacBook not charging looked at. First of all, my compliments to the Noal (I hope I'm spelling that correctly. He has a very pleasant demeanor and in his voice! When I had called first to see if they had an item in stock he answered the phone with excellent customer service. I told him that I would stop by. When I came to their store/ repair place, I was immediately greeted by Noal and the General Manager Chai. Their customer service was excellent! Very friendly from the start all the way to the end of the experience! They were no strangers at starting and having a conversation and were friendly all the way through. So, to my charging issue that I was having with my MacBook Pro. I was afraid that it would have been an internal problem and with a charging board inside. Chai and Noal actually checked to see if it was the power adapter first and I would've never thought to even see if it was as simple as the power adapter since at home, I get a spark (which is known to be normal with MacBook adapters), when I plug it in. It turned out to be the power adapter and not any internal issue with the MacBook Pro! I ended up only buying a new adapter from them which is also cheaper than big name stores like Best Buy and even Apple! They even honor a referral system where if you were referred to them by another store, you get a discount! Here's the one thing that actually won my loyalty...rather than jumping to, "oh, well it's going to be this much and we charge this much," and so on, the went ahead and check if it was just a simple problem! They won't take your money if they don't have too! They have an honesty and honor system that I absolutely appreciate and respect! We are now loyal customers! Oh, and their prices to repair/ replace cracked IPad and IPad Mini screens are awesome! I highly recommend these guys at ExperiMac and at their location! Also, when you walk into the place, they have a very clean presentation! Thank guys for your honesty and awesome customer service! I'll see you guys when I go pick up my iPad Pro 12.9!!!!! ~ Michael AngeloYelp User
This business provided me with excellent service.I was having some technical difficulties with my iPad and they fixed it in no time.To my surprise they did not charge me a dime!I highly recommend Mark for all of your computer needs.Yelp User
The store looks incredible, it's a spacious and friendly environment, and the room is easy to maneuver. The guys are so friendly, too. Very quickly I could tell that they knew what they were talking about, and they proved they are great at what they do. They offer a lot of great services for your iDevices and all sorts of Apple products and accessories, some of which you wouldn't even be able to make it out of an Apple store with. Right now I am having an issue with my MacBook Air, and will be going to them soon for it!Yelp User
Fixed my phone in minutes! Thanks guys! Really appreciate the professional environment and help. FYI- awesome looking storeYelp User
Just could not be nicer people deal with with. The most honest and knowledgeable MAC/APPLE shop in the city. Kudos to Mark and his staff. Dont waste your time anywhere else for anything Mac or Apple Sales or ServiceYelp User
Noel and Lauren were very pleasant, knowledgeable and made a sad situation much better! Lauren repaired the shattered glass on IPhone 6 in around an hour. The job quality job. I was a first time customer and received 10% off. Left a happy and satisfied customer.Yelp User
Just sold them an old Mac tower & display. Excellent transaction all-around. Great service and a fair price. The store has a nice, clean, minimalist set-up. And though I'm not in the market for any refurbished Apple gear, when that changes, I'll start my search here.Yelp User
what great service ! Staff was extremely helpful and service was very fast! Dropped off my really broken phone and had it back in my hand within an hour. Very affordable for such high quality service !Yelp User
Saw Experimac when we visited The Gaati Thai Restaurant located next door. Worth a review on that also.Last Weekend We needed some software manipulations to an older Mac Pro to give it a second life and did not feel like facing the Apple Store crowds so we went to Experimac. With the help of Mark and his son we were out of there in less than an hour and NO CHARGE. It was the best service that we have experienced without going to Apple Store. Great service and great people. The MAC performed as new.Thanks ExperimacYelp User
Such courteous staff! I dropped off a shattered iPad and they repaired it beautifully. It took a day longer than the estimate but they called to let me know and make sure I didn't waste a trip all the way out there. If anything ever happens to any of my Apple products in the future I will go back to this location! Thanks!Yelp User
Couldn't have found a better place to have my iPhone6 screen fixed. Service was outstanding. They were so nice and helped with any question I had. Very fast service as well. Dropped my phone off and in one hour, my phone was fixed. Definitely recommend to anybody looking for a place to fix any apple product. Very professional as well.Yelp User
Great pricing compared to the Apple store. Fast and friendly service and went out of their way to help and advise me of my options to repair a MacBook Pro keyboard. I felt like they were trustworthy and honest. I will use them again and recommend them highly.They also have a nice selection of pre-owned macs.Yelp User
They replaced a cracked iPad screen for me. Fast and friendly service. Convenient location near the Trader Joe's on Eastern. Affordable. I love their...Yelp User
The employees were outstanding! I would recommend if you have anything mac to go here! They are vary honest and I will come back for anything max related!Yelp User
Quick and easy. Love the location . Bought my computer few months ago and working amazing stillYelp User
I went in with quite a situation because my MacBook Pro hard drive crashed and I needed a reliable, affordable, high quality replacement the same day. I wanted a good, local deal, and decided to give this Experimac a try. When I called to inquire, the owner, Mark, was very warm. I went in the next day, and it felt like Starbucks (or Coffee Bean, rather) without the coffee (they may have even gotten some of I'd asked...they're that awesome). Cozy with leather chairs, and an inviting, non-intimidating, "salesy" environment. It's family owned (which I love), so the co-owner / son, Chaim helped as well as his father. They presented a number of computer options, and were patient with me as I decided. The deal I got was too good to even describe on Yelp. But let's just say that as far as computers / electronics / and other similar purchases I've made over the last couple of decades go, the experience, service and "the 'deal'" I received here was the best I've ever had. Thanks guys!Yelp User
Great pricing compared to the Apple store. Fast and friendly service and went out of their way to help and advise me of my options to repair a MacBook Pro keyboard. I felt like they were trustworthy and honest. I will use them again and recommend them highly.They also have a nice selection of pre-owned macs.Google User
Excellent experience, friendly staff, very professional. I would highly recommend!Google User
Great service and really nice staff. They replaced my crap battery in my 2009 Macbook pro with ease and for a great price. I am now a laptop again!! No more tethered to the wall for power. Thanks Experimac!!!Google User
Great pricing compared to Mac store. Fast and friendly service and they went out of their way to help and advise me of my options regarding fixing a MacBook Pro keyboard. I will use them again and recommend them highly.Google User
These guys are really great! I came in with a technical issue, and Chaim and his associate took their time in helping me figure out the problem. They were incredibly nice, honest and all about customer service. This is my first time to this store, but rest assured, they've made a customer out of me. really fantastic people.Google User
These guys were welcoming and professional. They knew what I needed and helped me out quickly and we're fare priced. I would recommend this place to family and friends.Google User
I cracked my screen (which happens more often then I'd like to admit) and fixed it at Experimac. This was not my first time using a smart phone repair place and I was very happy with the quick, friendly and cost effective service. I will be using them in the future and I highly recommend using them.Google User
Best Place in the Vegas area to go for help on your Mac, even better than the apple store. Drove 35min from Centennial Hills to Henderson to go to this...Yelp User

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Glamour magazine's fashion editor at large takes over competition series 'Fashion Star' for second season
Specialty fashion retailer Express joins as a buyer for season two with world-class retailers Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue Returning; groundbreaking reality competition series gives viewers the chance to purchase winning designs immediately after show airs
NBC has named TV host and fashion journalist Louise Roe (Glamour magazine's fashion editor-at-large) as the new host of its reality competition series "Fashion Star" for its second season. In addition, specialty fashion retailer Express joins the series as a buyer with world-class retailers Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue continuing from the first season. Each week, the buyers' decisions to purchase designs can make or break the fashion careers of the show's contestants - and the winning designs become available immediately after the show.
Paul Telegdy, president of alternative and late night programming for NBC Entertainment, made the announcement.
"Louise Roe is the perfect fit for this fashion-forward show as we prepare for a second exciting season," Telegdy said. "She's savvy, brassy and opinionated, and she commands respect for her extensive knowledge of the newest styles that are just around the corner.
"We are also extremely pleased to be able to add Express as one of our fashion retailers this season. They are a pillar of the fashion retail community with more than 600 stores and billions in annual sales. Their addition to our team will enhance and complement our enormously talented all-star team."
"The team at 'Fashion Star' is thrilled to welcome Express to join our incredible retail partners Macy's and Saks in their pursuit of the next great fashion icon," said Ben Silverman, chairman and founder of Electus. "These incredible partners, along with Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos, make 'Fashion Star' a high-stakes, life-changing contest for the aspiring designers and a great entertainment experience for our viewers worldwide."
"'Fashion Star' is a brilliant concept and such a fantastic show - I can't wait to get started," Roe said. "This is absolutely a dream job for me and I'm thrilled to also be hosting the backstage drama for our Web series and even blogging for the show. I look forward to covering it all and getting every scoop and detail!"
"Fashion Star" won Best Branded Format at the FRAPA Format Awards this past week at MIPCOM. The series was nominated for a precedent-setting three awards at the annual convention - including Best Competition Reality Format, Best Brand-Driven Format and Best Multi-Platform Format. "Fashion Star" also took home Best Social Commerce or Marketing Program at the 2012 Social TV Awards.
As a TV presenter and fashion journalist, Roe hosts both the U.S. and U.K. versions of her makeover show "Plain Jane" (The CW network and MTV). Each week, she guides a shy wallflower through the daunting gauntlet of fashion, makeup, dating skills and facing their biggest fear. The series airs in 66 countries around the globe. In addition, Roe co-anchored ABC's live pre-Academy Awards show this year, co-hosted E!'s live coverage of the Royal Wedding, and for the second year in a row, will anchor MTV International's red-carpet coverage of the Movie Awards, VMAs and EMAs. Roe also fronts MTV's "Bullied," a campaign to stop bullying in schools across the globe.
Roe also pens monthly style columns for Men's Health UK and StylistPick, a successful online retailer for which she has designed a successful collection of shoes, jewelry and handbags. She launched her namesake clothing line for retail giant HSN, designed to flatter women's curves, no matter their shape or size.
Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20- to 30-year-old customer.
When it returns to NBC early next year, "Fashion Star" will resume its search for the next big brand in fashion. Each week, the show will begin with an exhilarating fashion show. Every show will be built around a weekly challenge that is designed to further develop and expand the designers' brands. Celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos will guide 12 designers through the weekly challenges - giving them a chance to win the multimillion-dollar prize of launching their collections in three of America's largest retailers.
At the end of each episode, America will have the chance to immediately purchase the winning designs showcased on the episode that week. What viewers see on TV that night will be on the streets and in stores immediately after the program.
For more on "Fashion Star," visit NBC.com's official show site: http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/, follow it on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NBCFashionStar and on Twitter @NBCFashionStar.


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Neil Reimer doesn't waste money growing peanuts. He invests it! Reimer's shrewd investment strategy earned him the 2001 Farm Press Peanut Profitability Award from the Southwest area, an honor based on overall profitability of the peanut operation, not just high yields for specific fields.
Reimer, a Gaines County, Texas, peanut, wheat and cotton farmer, says peanut production costs run about $600 per acre and yields average 5,800 pounds per acre.
Rotation, fertility and adequate water provide the backbone for his production program, but he admits to being meticulous about giving the crop what it needs to produce yield goals.
"I always set a 5,500 pound per acre target," he says, "and everything I do is geared toward reaching that goal."
In some cases, Reimer will hold back on nutrients, if soil tests indicate adequate levels. But he never hesitates to apply what's necessary to make the yield, even in a down market.
"I take soil samples every year," he says. "I spend money where it's needed. If I have adequate levels of phosphorus, for instance, why spend money on it? It's easy to spend more than necessary if we don't know what we're doing."
He says that philosophy holds for all his crops, except wheat. "I don't try for high yields on wheat. I grow it for rotation and get a lot of benefit in peanuts and cotton from wheat stubble.
"With peanuts and cotton, I have to keep production up, even in a depressed market. I can't afford to deal with low prices and a poor yield at the same time. I have to watch costs, but I can't cut out what's necessary to make a profitable yield."
Disease pressure in peanuts, for instance, is relatively low and he rarely uses a fungicide for leaf spot control. But he always applies Ridomil Gold to head off pod rot.
"Whether I need it or not, I band Ridomil Gold every year," he say. "By the time I see pod rot developing, it's too late to cure it. And for a $40 per acre investment, I can keep it in check. I think it's worth the money."
He applies fungicides only as needed, based on a crop consultant's recommendation, followed by his own observations. 'I don't spray unless it's necessary," he says.
He says the most important thing to control disease, however, is rotation. He follows a strict four-year program with peanuts, cotton and wheat. "I grow peanuts and then two years of cotton, followed by winter wheat. I harvest wheat in early June and let the land rest until it's time to plant peanuts again the next spring.
"Some farmers believe they have to put every acre of land in production every year. But I am far more efficient by letting the land rest every fourth year. I like to have one-fourth of my acreage out of production every year."
He says benefits come from several areas. "I have more water to irrigate the other acreage if I leave land idle," he says. "Idle acreage also helps with production expenses (equipment and labor) and it rests the land for peanuts."
He figures rotation saves him at least 50 percent on fungicide costs.
He's also convinced that minimum-tillage improves efficiency. "I know I sleep better when peanuts are planted into wheat stubble," he says.
He shapes beds just after he strips cotton and plants minimum-till wheat in standing cotton stalks. "I leave the stalks until the wheat is established," he says. "In late January or early February, I shred the stalks. When wheat is about knee high, I kill it with Roundup. I like to knock it back just before it heads out so I can get winter weeds as well.
"I also sometimes hit cotton and peanuts with Gramoxone, just before the plants emerge, to get early weeds that come up after I pre-water and plant."
Reimer cultivates minimum-till peanuts only twice. If he has conventional peanuts, he cultivates at least five times, in addition to any sand fighting he has to do early.
He says the stubble in minimum-tillage peanuts eliminates much of the wind and sand damage that bare-land crops suffer.
He put acreage he just purchased in conventional peanuts this year, but as soon as he gets his routine established, he'll move to minimum-till.
"It takes a few years to get new land the way I want it," he says.
He says establishing a stand with minimum-till peanuts has posed problems. He uses a John Deere 1700 Vacuum flex planter. "I see no real difference in planting in minimum-till and in conventional," he says. "With our system, we're still planting into a prepared seedbed."
He breaks land every four years, following the peanut crop.
Reimer says peanut profitability includes attention to grades. "I always push for top grades," he says. "Last year we had a lot of 74s and a good many 76s. I'm not used to that many 76 grades and we even had some that graded 77."
He says grades result from high quality seed from seed companies and from production practices that promote crop health. He's convinced that a rigid rotation system adds to grade.
"Harvest efficiency also makes a difference," he says. "I custom harvest peanuts for other farmers and am careful to run the combine to keep grades as high as possible."
He prefers to harvest his peanuts at a little higher moisture to avoid grade problems."I plant April 15 and harvest the first week of October. I want to be done by Oct. 5," he says.
"I don't worry about maturity too much. I don't want to push the crop into potential frost season."
He likes to combine four days after digging. "I'll cut that to three days if a cold front is coming."
A moisture level of 18 percent to 22 percent is ideal for threshing, he says. "Anything higher and we run into high drying costs. But some drying may be a good investment. A $25 to $35 per ton drying bill may reward a grower with a higher grade. We get less foreign matter and fewer splits by harvesting earlier and drying."
Reimer says the other essential element to efficient peanut production is adequate water. He has capability for 600 gallons per minute and runs all Low Energy Precision Application (LEPA) systems.
"If we have good moisture going into August and September, we have a good chance of making high yields," he says.
He says peanuts need at least one inch of water per week in early June. By the end of the month, they need an inch and a half per week through September.
Reimer recently hooked his irrigation systems to a computer monitor that alerts him if a unit goes down. A display in his truck indicates which unit is down and how long it's been out of commission.
"In addition to helping us get water restored as soon as possible, the computer saves a lot of time troubleshooting irrigation systems," Reimer says.
He gets as much advantage out of irrigation units as possible and uses the pivots as large spray booms.
"If we have to water early, we add fertilizer through the system" he says. "If we want to push the crop, we have to do it when it's young. I want to have all my fertilizer out by the last week in July."
He doesn't waste fertilizer, but he doesn't skimp on it either. "I may apply 200 to 220 units of nitrogen to peanuts, especially if we've had adequate rainfall and have saved money on our irrigation bill."
He may add granular fertilizer to new land, but applies most, including calcium, through irrigation systems.
Reimer departs from tradition with varieties, as well. He grows Virginia type peanuts, mostly NC 7s and NC 12s, with some Jupiters this year.
"This is the first year for Jupiter peanuts," he says. "Advertisements indicate they'll yield 50 percent better than other Virginia type peanuts. They look good so far."
He says Virginias may be a bit more challenging than runner types, especially with disease. "But I've grown them with no major disease problems, and I get a little premium for them."
Reimer performs a high wire act trying to balance yield against the increasingly high costs of producing peanuts and cotton. But he's convinced that setting high yield goals, 5,500 pounds for peanuts and three bales for cotton, pushes him to give the crop what it needs and allows him to make efficient, profitable yields.
"We are cautious with production expenses," he says. "We make sure we can justify our investments."
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Hey Mark,
We've made you this invitation to speak at the Do Lectures this July (7th-10th). We hope you can make it.
It really is one of the most inspiring events in the world...
It is a small event. But it is the intimate nature of it that gives its magic:
24 speakers. 60 attendees. Workshops. People swim in rivers. There are campfires. The food is incredible. Music plays long into the night.
But the magic is really sitting around the camp fire talking about ideas with amazing people.
It's a pain to get to and your time is precious, but we think you would love it.
We would be honoured if you could come, very much so. There would be much laughter and fun.
Fingers crossed.
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Briefing on TAC and SAMA v. Rath and Government of South Africa in the Cape High Court on 26 April 2007
15 June 2006: Report on TAC youth march for prevention in Eastern Cape
Massive youth march for HIV prevention in the Eastern Cape today
"The evidence shows that as a matter of deliberate policy the applicant [TAC] has not received money from drug companies either directly or indirectly and it has implemented mechanisms to preclude any such eventuality." (p. 14)
Interesting web links:
Matthias Rath is a pharmaceutical proprietor who claims that micronutrients alone treat AIDS. He claims that antiretrovirals, the treatments recognised by every competent medical authority for treating HIV/AIDS, are toxic and make AIDS worse. He makes similar claims for heart-disease, cancer, diabetes and other diseases.


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Churches celebrate the new year
BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCHAs we begin the New Year we will make resolutions to change some things we don't like about ourselves. Some will vow to lose weight while others will find it. Some will vow to read more, even if it is the funny papers. Some will vow to watch less TV so they will get Netflix. Others will vow to love more, fuss less, laugh more (even if at their friends), and help others. These vows will last a week, a month, maybe two and then we will find ourselves right back where we started. Why? Because we are human and the only one that changes us is God. John reminds us that are God's by creation and then at the point of salvation we become His by redemption. It is at that point that Paul says we are a "new creature" and God begins to mold, fashion, and change us to His likeness. Want a change that will last? Begin with Christ in your heart. Then daily read His word. Next, go to a bible preaching and teaching church. Finally, stay around those who will have a positive influence in your life. Change is not easy, but with Christ all things are possible. It is my prayer the upcoming year will be filled with all the things you need to be what God would have you to be. Upcoming events:New Year's Services – Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups; 10:50 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. evening worship.Kidz Zone – Jan. 8.Wise Guys – Jan. 11.Mission Conference – Jan. 25-29.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHThe staff and membership of First Baptist Church wish you and your family a very Happy New Year! FBC is located at 213 East Third Street in Sweetwater, next door to the Post Office, and all are welcome. Sunday morning Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m. for all age groups. Begin the new year with Sunday morning worship, starting at 10:30 a.m. Your presence will enhance our worship experience and our fellowship together as we strive to share Christ with our community.During January — check out the FBC Student Youth Department. The small classes lend themselves to individual attention and special opportunities for each student to mature several levels through in-depth, interactive Bible study.Middle school students have an opportunity to attend regional, summer youth camps, while high school students travel out-of-state to experience challenging ministry opportunities.During February — check out the FBC adult worship choir, which meets once per week on Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m., in the choir room, to rehearse the words and music.HIGHLAND HEIGHTSUNITED METHODIST CHURCHHappy New Year! We wish you and yours God's Blessings for the coming year. Join us for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:45 a.m., with Pastor Chris Rodriguez bringing the message entitled, "Change of Seasons." Worship assistants are Lisa Peterson serving as worship leader, Brenda Alexander leads the congregational hymns and plays the keyboard, pianist is Eugenia Hill and our greeter for the month of January is Nelda Walker. This is Communion Sunday when we observe the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We are reminded of God's love for us in John 3:16 and how it applies to our daily spiritual walk with Jesus Christ. Bring your altar rail offering that is applied towards our family funds directed through the Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.As we reflect upon the past year, "Bless This House" ask prayers for Christians to remember the commitments we failed to keep with the Lord and rededicate our daily lives in 2012 to following Him. Pray we always give praise and glory to God and let the love of Jesus Christ show through our lives to our fellowman.Meetings in January:Wednesday, Jan. 4, Staff Parish Relations Committee meets at 7 p.m.; Evangelism Committee meets Monday, the 9th, at 7 p.m.;"Study in the Wilderness," by Gil Rindle, resumes on the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.;Bible Study convenes on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.You are always invited to join us at 1801 Lamar Street, sharing in our vision of making Disciples of Jesus Christ, growing spiritually, fulfilling our God-given gifts, witnessing to others, and ministering to ones in need.LAMAR STREET BAPTIST CHURCHWe at Lamar Street Baptist Church hope you and your family have had a wonderful holiday season, and we invite you to join us this Sunday to kick off 2012!To round out 2011, we will have a Candlelight Service on Saturday evening, Dec. 31 starting at 6:30 p.m. We welcome you and your family to join us!On Sunday, we will resume our regular service times with Sunday school beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a class for everyone in the family. Our worship continues at 10:40 a.m. with our morning service.We offer a wide variety of music in the first part of our program with hymns led by our choir and contemporary songs led by our praise team. In addition, we also have a Children's Sermon for all elementary-age students. Pastor Jerry Payne will bring the message in both the morning service and evening service which starts at 6 p.m.Bible Drill will resume this week at 5 p.m. for all 3rd through 6th graders. We are still learning books of the Bible, key passages and Bible memory verse to prepare our fourth through sixth grade students for competition which starts in February. Call Bible Drill director Linda Kite at 235-9727, 235-5463 (ext. 18) or 725-2800.Our weekly worship continues at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday with ministries that will meet every need of the family. We have Mission Friends for preschool-age children, RA's (Royal Ambassadors) for first through sixth grade boys, and GA's (Girls in Action) for girls in first through sixth grade. While our youth group (7th-12th grade) meets for their activities, the adults have Bible study and prayer time.Lamar Street Baptist Church is located at 513 Lamar. To learn more information about our services, ministries and upcoming events, call the church office at 235-1779 or find us on Facebook.TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCHThe Trinity Baptist Church Family wishes each one of you a blessed New Year! If one of your New Year's Resolutions is to get back into church, give us a try! We are located at the corner of Hailey and Santa Fe Streets. Our casual, friendly, family atmosphere with traditional and contemporary music makes our church an easy place to "fit in". We also have Children's Church for kids ages 3-5.Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship services at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday evenings (at 6 p.m.) are dedicated to Bible study for adults and youth with M&M's Children's Choir for children. Wednesday evenings have adults meeting in the sanctuary for Trinity Power Plant (our weekly prayer time) at 6:30 p.m. At the same time, children enjoy TeamKID and our youth get together in the youth room. There's a place for all ages, nursery to senior adults and all ages in between. We have a place for you and your family!On New Year's Eve, our youth will have a lock-in which will conclude on Sunday morning after worship services. Cool way to start off the New Year---at church!This Sunday begins a month of "Name Tag Sundays". We will ALL wear name tags each Sunday in January so that we can identify each other by name. Lots of new faces have joined us at Trinity this past year, so name tags will help all of us learn to know one another better. After the month of January, we will observe "Name Tag Sunday" on fifth Sundays during the remainder of the year.We will have Sunday school and morning worship this Sunday (Jan. 1, New Year's Day). However, there will be no evening services at Trinity this Sunday only.The Bible Study Crazy Love, by Francis Chan, continues on Sunday evening, Jan. 8, with Chapter 6. Bro. Ward leads this study, which can be joined at any time. Regardless of whether you've attended before, you're invited to join us for the remainder of this wonderful study about falling in love with God. Ladies will begin a new Bible study on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at noon, with a second session offered at 6 p.m. We will study Angela Thomas' book, Brave: Honest Questions Women Ask. This study looks at the heart of what women are thinking and feeling, teaching them how to meet the challenges, fears and struggles of being a woman. Books will be available for purchase at $12 each, with scholarships available. Child care is available, so choose which study will work with your schedule and join us.A new session of DivorceCare will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. Classes are held upstairs in our Youth Room, which can be accessed using the outside stairs on the west side of our facility. Taught by Donnie Armstrong, DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. The 13-week session is stand-alone, meaning that the session can be joined at any time. The only cost is a $15 workbook; however, scholarships are available, so please do not let the cost of a workbook keep you from attending! Previous attendees are welcome to come back at any time for a refresher or to catch a session they missed at an earlier time. Child care is also available. For more information or registration, please call our church office at 235-2991, or send an email to email@example.com. To find out more about this opportunity, you can also visit the DC website at www.divorcecare.org. Be sure to watch as you drive down Hailey Street to see the progress being made on our new Family Life Center. Air conditioning ducts are being installed and metal studs were begun this week. We are looking forward to using this facility for God's glory in the Sweetwater community.If you would like more information about Trinity, or if you would like accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, please call us at 235-2991 or drop by our offices located at 1503 Crescent Drive. Our hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also find us on the web at www.trinitysweetwater.com. God bless you!Word of GodTransforming ordinary people into passionate followers of Christ through God's Word, growing them into mature Christians, to be Jesus' lights in this world and witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus and the Kingdom of God, seeking the lost for the glory of God and His kingdom. We are a non-judgmental ministry — meaning that the ministry itself is not judgmental. We are not concerned where you have been or where you are at, but where you are going. Everyone needs hope and to feel the love of God's mercy. Those who falter and are weak are welcome. We will guide all that come, into a direction for peace in their life.The teachings from the pulpit are deep rightly divided truth as 2 Timothy 2:15 speaks of. You will hear the unadulterated word of God ministered straight from the Bible, introducing deep truths and promises you can stand on, that will never crumble out from underneath you. These truths have discipled many to be followers of Christ as it can do for anybody. Opening up the eyes and ears of these who receive.Services:• Sunday morning-10:30 a.m.• Sunday night-Adult Discipleship 6:30, youth hangout 11-17 years and Children's Rock night 5-10 years.• Wednesday night- 6:30 p.m. Teen and tween youth church, pastor led for 11-17 years, Children's classes 5-10 years and adult Word study for men's and women's ministry, disciple led.Ministries:• T.A.G. and tweens-These ministries are for 11-17 year-olds. They have youth church on Wednesday night. There's praise and worship performed by them. Then the pastor brings a message of truth to seed in their lives that is in a way that they can understand and comprehend. They also have Sunday night hang out, doing all kinds of things and events with each other in the youth ministry. From movies to playing volleyball at Sonic or cookouts and other things. They get involved with fundraisers to raise money for their events. They have the Reaching Out While Reaching Up ministry that helps people around town. They have The Rock as a place to hangout before and after church time. There is summer camp at Extreme Camps that they have a blast at while deepening their faith.• Children's Ministry-Wednesday night there are classes set up to put a foundation of God's word in the children's life with a fun and enjoyable environment and experience. There is lots of love, guidance and good values seeded into their lives. Sunday night-Fun at The Rock. Those children that come on Wednesday night classes get to come on Sunday night to play at The Rock youth center during regular adult discipleship. Sometimes there are movies, games and snack night. They also get involved in fundraisers and summer camp.• P.U.R.E. Ministry-Ephesians 1:4 Princesses Under Royal Election meets every third Friday of the month. The ministry teaches young ladies their value to God by being a child of the King loved by their Father, coming under a covenant with God to keep their purity until marriage. The ministry is even for those who want to start over.The Rock youth center Saturday night from 6-10 p.m. for sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Christian atmosphere presented but not forced. Fun for everyone. We have this generation's Christian music, a 6ft and 3ft half pipe skate ramp, a foam pit, rock climbing wall, pool table, air hockey, foosball, skating, video games, basketball and volleyball area. A snack bar is available with drinks, nachos, frito pies, candy, chips, etc. It is a controlled environment with adult supervision, lots of love and a short time of a small seeded truth of God into their lives.• Website-The church now has a website address which entails what is going on inside the church, the ministries of the church and gives you information of The Word of God Church. 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Re: "Personality does not distinguish people with fibromyalgia but identifies subgroups of patients"
The days when introverts were considered neurotic are rapidly becoming an antiquity confined to a few halls of academia. A proposal to include introversion as a psychiatric disorder in the DSM 5 was soundly defeated for example. And many research studies back up the positive aspects of introversion. This study may be a classic example of when you start with an inaccurate premise it puts the conclusions in doubt. – KL
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" As a result, the musculoskeletal hyperalgesia associated with conditions such as FM may result from referred pain in the adjacent muscle and skin." For me, I require a plausible explanation of the suggesttion of referred pain. Many people with FM do not worsen with the cold and some people with FM are quite intolerant of higher temperatures found in the semi and tropical countries. Also we have found that some people with FM cannot tolerate thermal pools used for arthritic paliative treatments. Overall I am doubtful of this hypothesis as a significant factor in FM. – IH
I, too, have doubts about this study. I think the premise upon which the study is based – that FM "is characterized by widespread pain that is exacerbated by cold…but relieved by warmth" – is flawed. While most FM patients do seem to be sensitive to cold, some (like myself) feel best when it is cold and are hyper-sensitive to heat. Therefore, this hypothesis is not applicable to all FM patients. – KK
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Thank you for caring. Thank you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable and expressing your own perspective. This information is invaluable. – M
Having a son-in-law in England who is a GP has gone a long way to help me understand the trials and joys of being a doctor. I'm glad I knew enough that when my primary care doctor dealt with my fibromyalgia diagnosis by continually asking what I thought we should do next (I was sorta counting on her and that whole "years in school" thing you guys do for some answers) that I moved on and have found a new doctor. She's very supportive, will answer any and all questions and will get a specialist involved if needed. It's been a great relationship. Thanks for giving your view of the job. – E
Are you sure you're not my Rheumatologist? We've actually had this discussion. I have multiple chronic illnesses and few of them seem to respond well to treatment. We've talked about my knowledge of my illnesses and how it exceeds his. We've talked about how doctors expect to be able to fix things and how I seem to be unfixable. We talked about his frustration at not being able to give me the relief he would like to see me get. You have brought up some very important points to help make this relationship work and work well.
As patients it's never good to outsmart a new Doc on the first visit. I'd suggest that with a few exceptions, you need to have a few visits before you can let on that you know more than most. Respect goes a long way in all kinds of situations, this is no different…
Don't put up with Jerks is awesome advice. I did for many years thinking Docs could do no wrong and I had no choice. I have since learned that Docs are human, fallible and have bad days, too, but there is no need to put up with rudeness ever…As I have become older and wiser I have learned as you put it "…we are normal, fallible people who happen to doctor for a job. We are not special." Well I disagree with the last part. I do think you are special as even though "you" don't have any answers none of the Docs who make up my team have ever suggested I am a lost cause even though there are no answers. – BT
I want to thank you so much for admitting that while you treat us, you don't understand the disease we have because you don't have it. I know we scare doctors, I know I terrify doctors as I have 3 auto-immune diseases and know all of them well. I am lucky as my doctors are great…They all listen to me and I listen them and we have mutual respect and my team of doctors work well together which is always a bonus.
It's just nice to hear a doctor say that someone with a chronic condition scares them and why…We really need more doctor's like you who can tell a patient you know this disease better than me as you have lived with it and know when the disease is acting up. – SL
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Q: Please tell me where I can get the original studies you cite in your abstracts on specific health concerns, ie. Variable Heart Rate studies in CF, Fibro, and control groups. I have relied on these studies from you in the past and am quite dismayed to see that they have been so drastically simplified. An abstract is not what I am after. Looking forward to hearing from you on this, and ever so appreciative of all you do for patients. – S
Editor: I understand your frustration because an abstract only hits the highlights of a study. The problem is that there is a fee for the full text of most studies. If there is a free text of the study available, we always note that and provide a link to it above the abstract. You might try sending an e-mail to the corresponding author of the study telling him/her why you're interested in their study and ask them to send you a copy of the full text. I can't promise you they will do it, but often they will. (Please remember that the journal article is copyrighted and can't be copied and shared online.)
In order to find the corresponding author, click on the link to the journal at the bottom of the abstract posted on ProHealth. In the case of the Variable Heart Rate study you referred to, the journal is Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism. Next to the name of the first author, you'll see a tiny picture of an envelope. If you click on that envelope, it will open a blank e-mail with the author's address already filled in.
Good luck! I hope you're able to get a copy of the journal article. – KLR


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In "Jerusalem: A Cookbook," Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi write: "Consider this: there are Greek Orthodox monks in this city; Russian Orthodox priests; Hasidic Jews originating from Poland; non-Orthodox Jews from Tunisia, from Libya, from France, or from Britain; there are Sephardic Jews that have been here for generations; there are Palestinian Muslims from the West Bank..." and so on. And yet, for a city of such complex culture, the cooking is remarkably uncomplicated and unassuming.
For Ottolenghi, who grew up in the Jewish west side of the city, and Tamimi, who was raised in the Muslim east side, and who now have restaurants around London, "Jerusalem" follows their bestselling first book, "Ottolenghi." This is their food of Jerusalem, what they like to cook, the dishes that remained with them after moving away -- coarse chopped salads, stuffed peppers, meatballs with favas, and fenugreek cake. You don't know if you're cooking from the east or west, Muslim or Jewish -- rather, it's the food of the city, and you can love all of Jerusalem.
Don't bother dog-earing pages, or you'll destroy the book. Better to just slowly work your way through it. I began with this warm and mellow yogurt soup. Scallions and herbs are tempered by the yogurt, the ingredient that moderates and unites so much of the cooking of this city.
First you cook the barley and onions and then use its cooking broth to heat and thicken a base of yogurt and eggs. It's a bit unnerving, like cooking custard is, as you daringly heat the mixture and will it not to curdle. But then it all comes together, somewhere between porridge and soup, each spoonful threaded with herbs.
Adapted from "Jerusalem: A Cookbook" by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi
Serves 4
- 1 cup pearl barley
- Salt
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Scant 2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2/3 ounce fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 ounce flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
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In addition to the new 2015 GLA crossover, Mercedes-Benz will show the new Concept S-Class Coupe, a thinly-disguised version of the new large luxury coupe due to launch next year. Though we won't see the concept in its entirety until next week teaser sketches did pop up this morning on Mercedes-Benz's official Facebook page.
The rendering is nothing short of dramatic. Predictably, the car looks long, low, and wide, and is surprisingly curvaceous. While the S-Class sedan's front fascia and grille is more upright and regal, the S-Class Coupe's nose in this rendering appears longer, slimmer, and a little more rounded.
The wide, flat hood is accented with two large strakes that run from cowl to nose cone. Front fenders seem to gently arc into a subtle shoulder midway through the front doors, before the rear fenders curve up and outward.
How much of this is merely artistic license? Very little, if previous spy shots are any indication. Arguably, the only cues that seem more restrained on early prototypes are the upswept lightkicker just above the rocker sills, and the tire/wheel package. We wouldn't be too surprised if some cues, notably the larger wheels, single-bar grille insert, and fender vents, will appear only on AMG-grade models. If it looks vaguely like the CL, it should, since the S-Class Coupe technically replaces the CL in Mercedes' portfolio.
Given that, it's fairly easy to predict what forms the new S-Class Coupe will ultimately be offered in. The S550 will likely serve as the base model, and pack a 455-hp, 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged V-8. Desire twelve-cylinder power? An S600 sedan is expected to launch this fall, and there's no reason a S600 coupe couldn't launch at the same time to replace the current CL600. Performance junkies will likely opt for a S63 AMG model, packing the same hand-built 585-hp, 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 as the recently announced 2014 S63 AMG sedan. If that's still not enough, an S65 AMG, complete with a twin-turbocharged V-12 said to produce somewhere close to 635 hp, is expected to join the portfolio in mid-2014. Although the CL550 is presently the only version offered with all-wheel-drive, both the S550 and S63 AMG may be offered in concert with Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.
We'll know more in due time, but if nothing else, expect to have a good look at what the new S-Class Coupe will look like on Tuesday.
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iPhone 4 for AT&T. Decided not to get the 4S and will get the 5.
What kind of phones you guys have?
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QQFT, but.. cant wait to upgrade in april.
QFT. Me too.
for all you android users, you rooted?
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Rooted & rommed
QQFT, but.. cant wait to upgrade in april.
for all you android users, you rooted?
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Is that the note?
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Is that the note?
No, I didn't really need the tablet. It's the Galaxy SII I9100
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Samsung seems to always have great phones out. My current T-Mobile contract ends this upcoming August or September, so depending what phones are available for me to pick from, most likely there'll be a nice Samsung somewhere in the bunch. Hopefully this one included^
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I'm thinking of buying a 4S for my mom as a birthday gift. I'll probably get the white one. I've read there are some differences in picture quality between the white and the black model, is this true?
Do not think so. I currently have black iPhone 4 and it takes picture fine. (Except in fluorescent lighting, there'll be a green blob). Your mom will LOVE the iPhone 4S, here are a few sample pictures from what I took on my iPhone 4 (takes best pictures under direct sunlight).
My airplane ride with a buddy who needed to complete a 5 hour+ flight.
Edit: Just found an example of green blob
It's been explained many times. It's the relationship between the flickering fluorescent lights and the slow electronic shutter. Basically the lighting and white balance are not consistent during the exposure.
Similar problems can be shown on any camera. With a more sophisticated camera you can avoid the problem with a higher shutter speed, change in ISO, lighting etc. With a simple camera you can only change the lighting, location etc.
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Due for upgrade soon but i might hold out a bit longer to see if Verizon releases anything i really want.
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Changed to 4S. I'll have to get used to it...
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My 3 days at the lake Garda in photos, some of them captured with my Nikon and other ones with iphone 🙂 With me Richi, Carolina, Mattias and of course Matilda!
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My dad windsurfing and then with me at the lake (first appereance of him on the blog maybe?)
New bikinis: wearing a Yamamay one (and the one in the icecream cup is by Jennipie)
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It's become apparent that new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper likes to spread the ball around to all the skill players and use the entire field.
QB update: Junior Jeff Driskel continues to work exclusively with the No. 1 offense, while sophomore Skyler Mornhinweg and true freshman Will Grier continue to share reps with the second-team offense in what is looming as a tight battle for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Driskel. On Friday, Mornhinweg seemed to have a better all-around practice than Grier, who probably had gotten the better of Mornhinweg in the first practice Wednesday. On Friday, Mornhinweg seemed to be very sharp (and quick) making his reads and threw the ball with a lot of authority and success. He got more of the reps as the practice went along, while Grier struggled some with his consistency.
Trending on offense: It's become apparent that new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper likes to spread the ball around to all the skill players and use the entire field. For the second practice in a row, the tight ends and running backs were very much involved in the passing game. Tight end Tevin Westbrook and fullback Hunter Joyer both caught passes that were actually thrown down the field, something the Gators rarely tried to do last season. … The offensive player of the day probably was true sophomore wide receiver Chris Thompson, who caught multiple passes and looked extremely quick and fast running his routes — and after catching the ball. … Grier struggled at times, but also was on the money on some short and intermediate passes early in practice. He appears to have the quickest release of all the quarterbacks. … Chaz Green and Trenton Brown shared reps at right tackle with the No. 1 offense. Brown did not see any time at guard Friday, after getting reps there Wednesday. … Sophomore wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had his second consecutive productive day. He caught numerous passes, including a bullet over the middle from Driskel that Robinson snagged despite tight coverage from Vernon Hargreaves III.
Trending on defense: For the second practice in a row, Hargreaves and senior wide receiver Quinton Dunbar entertained the crowd with their intense one-on-one battles during passing drills. Hargreaves, who is tough to shake, probably won more battles than Dunbar, but again, Dunbar made some catches against him and certainly appears to be improving with the competition the two have going on. … Linebacker Michael Taylor and redshirt freshman safety Marcell Harris broke up passes. … Other than a fumble late in practice, the defense did not get the offense to turn the ball over. … Redshirt freshman Nick Washington continues to split time between cornerback and safety. He appears to be working himself into the playing rotation at both positions. … True freshman cornerback Jalen Tabor continues to impress with his solid man-to-man coverage. Tabor is battling for significant playing time — and pushing junior Brian Poole for the starting job opposite Hargreaves.
True freshman spotlight: With the lack of depth at cornerback, Duke Dawson is getting considerable reps and appears to be holding his own in coverage. He seems physically mature for a freshman and is seeing most of his practice time with the No. 2 defense. He's also returning punts. Early indications are that he will contribute in the fall on defense and on special teams.
Play of the day: During seven-on-seven drills, Driskel launched a deep pass down the middle of the field that wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood sprinted under and caught for a touchdown.
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Afton city attorney is a major player in Senate recount
Afton city attorney Fritz Knaak may have his work cut out for him in Afton, but there is another case currently commanding his attention -- Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount.
Knaak, of the law firm Knaak and Kantrud PA, and a Vadnais Heights resident, is one of several attorneys working on Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's case against Democratic contender Al Franken.
Both Coleman's and Franken's points of view are scheduled to be heard in the Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday, June 1.
"It's about as important of a case that will be heard in the Supreme Court," Knaak said.
He was brought on board for Coleman's case because of his previous experience with election challenges.
Prior to Knaak being approached for the job, he was acting as a media consultant for the elections and the recount, so it just seemed like a natural fit for him.
"The light bulb went off with these guys, 'He's the guy we need,'" he said. It was just the right place, right time."
Knaak said early on in the case he was the most visible person because they were still trying to organize a team.
"Nationally, I was called in at a point where everything needed to be organized," he said. "There was a lot of me during the recount because, frankly, that was my role at that point -- I was the most visible tip of the ice berg."
Knaak said being thrust in the public eye was an interesting experience for him, but not one that he had not experienced before -- he had spent 10 years in the Minnesota legislature.
"I've had some odd experiences, but I got used to walking into places and being recognized -- I had to be mindful of my behavior," he said. "It's just part of the job."
Even though he was fairly acquainted with encountering public opinion and scrutiny, he said it was still a surprise when complete strangers would approach him simply to share their views.
"You really don't think about being in the public eye until people come up to you who you have never met and they offer their opinions on the situation."
As the team started to fall into place, Knaak began to take a more of a behind-the-scenes position, more of an advisory approach.
Even though Knaak isn't as prominent as he once was, don't think he's not putting in as much time as he once did. Knaak said working on the Coleman case has been a more than full time job for him and everyone else.
"It's been a tremendous amount of work," he said. "It's been a very intense period for everyone in my office."
It has been nearly seven months since the election, and it's no surprise that, like most Minnesotans, Knaak is fairly worn out and anxious for the case to be resolved.
"Everybody is just naturally fatigued," he said. "I really thought we were gonna be done with this in December."
Despite being worn thin, don't expect Knaak to lose his professional drive because, according to him, being an attorney is his passion and nothing can change that.
"I like what I do and it always stays fresh because of my varied practice," he said.
Knaak said the fact he is able to transition from private to corporate to municipal is a great feeling.
"They always keep me on my toes and that's what has always kept me fresh," he said.
Knaak is confident regarding Monday's case, but he doesn't want to predict what the outcome will be because it could still go either way.
"I feel good about it, but you don't know for sure," he said. "The bottom line is there is a vat of 4,000 ballots out there that should be counted and the questions is whether we're going to open those ballots or aren't we."
If the case does not go in favor of Coleman, there is a chance it could ultimately proceed all the way up the legal ladder to the United States Supreme Court -- which could delay the seating of Minnesota's second senator until the end of the year.
"I don't want to predict what Norm will do," he said. "But there's a lot of people who think the situation is such that he ought to."
No matter the outcome, Knaak said it has been an interesting experience for everyone involved, including his other clients, and in the end it has been worthwhile.
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For the past seven years, Bolder Boulder race organizers have sent T-shirts, bib numbers and all the materials to put on a race to military bases -- and sometimes navy ships, too -- all around the world.
Since, about 16,000 servicemen and women have participated in satellite races and about 2,700 will be doing so this year.
But troops this year will get something extra in their Bolder Boulder package: An enrollment invitation from the University of Colorado's president.
CU Regent Steve Bosley, the founder of the Memorial Day 10K that has grown to 54,000 participants in past years, has teamed up with university president Bruce Benson to pitch the university to participating troops, sending a letter inviting them to apply when their service is complete.
The race and the university have a close partnership, Benson said. Runners cross the finish line in the football stadium, in front of a cheering crowd of 50,000-some people.
"We wish you could be with us in Boulder for the race but know you have other important duties to attend to," Benson wrote in the letter. "I wish you the best, no matter what part of the world you are serving in . . . When you finish your military service or as part of your continued career in the military, if your plans include college, please consider the University of Colorado."
Benson said all CU campuses welcome veterans and active duty personnel, offering special advising programs.
Roughly 650 student-veterans are enrolled on the Boulder campus. The university -- along with other colleges across the country -- is braced for a boom in veterans over the next couple years as soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan take advantage of their post-9/11 GI benefits. Those benefits cover tuition and provide housing allowances and book stipends.Over the last decade, CU has been reviving some of its veterans programs and adding to them. For example, the university has offered a new Military Student Day to give those considering transitioning from military service to college a snapshot of campus life.
Bosley said that his daughter -- who served as a naval intelligence officer -- got the idea to start the satellite races for military.
When Bosley started the race in 1979, he didn't hold it on Memorial Day, hesitant it would come off as "too commercial."
"We tip-toed into it," he said.
The Bolder Boulder has a group of military members, current and former, that serve on an advisory board to help ensure that the race honors Memorial Day in the right way. The finish of the race is followed by a special Memorial Day tribute to honor the military.
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Board splits on vote for AC in gym
There was a great deal of discussion on a proposal to install air conditioning in the high school gymnasium during the meeting of the Broken Bow Board of Education Monday evening. The BBHS Booster Club has made a very generous offer to donate a minimum of $20,000 and maximum of $25,000 to the district toward the cost of installing an AC system in the gym. However, there is a contingency with that offer - the system must be installed and working by next fall. No one, including the school board members, would argue that air conditioning is desperately needed in the high school gym. That project is part of the district's plan further down the road. Accepting this offer would just bump the project's timeline up by about four months. That also means the district would have to come up with money they didn't plan on having to utilize for that purpose just yet. The strategic plan, which was approved by the board a few months ago, has been to install a dust collection system in the shop area - something that is also desperately needed - by next fall. The most recent quote for that project, however, has nearly doubled from the last quote which was given just a couple of months ago. Becky Loy addressed the board on behalf of the Booster Club. She said the BBHS Booster Club board felt it was necessary to put this time restriction on the funding of the project in order to motivate the board to act quickly. In relating the urgency of addressing this situation, Loy told the board that it had come to her attention that one of the volleyball opponents Broken Bow played this season got ready to come and play here by shutting the AC off in their gym and practicing in their jackets. "That's pretty bad," said Loy. Board member Matthew Haumont expressed mixed feelings about the offer. "I appreciate the fact that you have made this offer - I really do. But I feel a little bit like we are being intimidated," said Haumont. Manager of Operations Joe Shea was called in by the board to answer a few questions and share his thoughts on the matter. Shea suggested that with the transition of a new tech teacher this fall this might be a good time to step back from the dust collection project and focus on the AC project. "We have a group that's gracious enough to donate some money for this, and it seems to me we need to take advantage of that," said Shea. Shea says he is also not comfortable with how much the quote for the dust collection system has gone up each time. He says delaying that project would allow him more time to shop around for a better deal. After the lengthy discussion, the motion was made to approve amending the approved summer projects for 2014 to include air conditioning of the high school gym and accepting the minimum $20,000 donation from the Booster Club, with the dust collection system project to be delayed with priority until the fall of the 2014-15 school year. The motion passed 4-2; Dave Glendy and Ken Myers voted no.